Bixbite and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.24-2.29
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Very poor [100]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
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NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Bixbite and Analcime Chemical Formula
While comparing Bixbite and Analcime physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Bixbite and Analcime chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bixbite and Analcime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.